Hazel Harrison

 HAZEL Y. HARRISON Lot 226 Apt 4 Sugar Mill Drive, Cane Garden, St. Thomas - -- SUMMARY Dedicated and focused Office Professional with over 15 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks and following through to achieve goals. Excellent written and oral communication skills, problem resolution abilities and a high level of confidentiality. Flexible and hardworking with a strong drive to succeed. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE RENAISSANCE ADMIN & EVENTSFebruary 2021 – Present Corporate Secretary Carrying out administrative services to organizations on a temporary basis, working either remotely or in person. Carrying out corporate secretarial services for Glitter Bay Management Limited – Filing Notice of Change of Director, filing annual returns, carrying out company searches. Opening bank accounts. Taking and transcribing of Minutes for Board meetings or Annual General Meetings for Millennium Heights, Brownes Condominiums and Barbados National Oil Company Limited as assigned Any other duties as are assigned CONNOISSEUR IMPROVEMENT SERVICES INC.January 2020 – January 2021 Operations Manager Liaise with the Managing Director to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals Plan and monitor the day to day running of the company to ensure smooth operations Evaluate regularly the efficiency of existing business procedures, to ascertain if they are successful and if not, devise alternatives based on new company objectives Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics Develop, revise and/or implement company policies, as changes in the operations dictate Manage the financial/accounting aspects of the company; namely, planning budgets, reviewing expenses, approval of payments and looking for new ways to increase profitability Manage the flow of information between the Project Teams, the QS, the office and clients relative to tender submission Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors Ensure that safe regulations are followed at the corporate level Work with department heads and senior management to get the best performance from staff Field questions and concerns from staff, address problems and shortcomings, and provide insight to streamline the company Implement programmes and initiatives to keep employees motivated and organize appropriate training Undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises Represent the company at meetings, events, etc. Deputize the Managing Director when required. BARBADOS BAR ASSOCIATIONOctober 2006 – April 2019 Executive Officer Read and analyze incoming emails, correspondence, reports etc. to determine their significance and plan their distribution. Coordinate office services such as records, finances, budgets, and personnel issues. Coordinate Accounts payable and receivable Coordinate monthly council meetings, Annual General Meetings and any other meeting as instructed Preparation of papers for all meetings Maintain the organization’s website – barbadosbarassociation.com Assisting with the preparation of yearly reports for the Annual General Meeting Group Administrator to Medical Insurance Plan Oversee renovations to office building Secure quotations from various providers for contract to renovate, source building materials or artisans for the purpose of providing, plumbing, electrical or air conditioning services Contacting persons re: outstanding medical insurance premiums Prepare financial statements using Quick Books Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements. Prepare NIS, VAT and Paye - trained in the Tamis Program Organize seminars, Bar Dinners, cocktail receptions and any other event as instructed Oversee maintenance and upkeep of the Association’s headquarters Record, transcribe and distribute Minutes of meetings Any other duties as may be assigned. GH Construction/Gatsby IncorporatedJune 2004 – October 2006 Executive Personal Assistant/Office Administrator Efficient planning and coordinating of the Chairman and Managing Director’s personal appointments, local and overseas. Prepare Quotations for Construction Projects. Prepare Budgets and Costs Analysis for Buying Trips Prepare Purchase Orders for overseas merchandise and interacting to guarantee timely delivery of merchandise. Prepare spreadsheets to monitor merchandise cost and delivery Liaise with Company Broker and the Customs and Excise Department to have shipments cleared in a timely manner Manage the Commercial and Residential properties and the preparation of lease agreements for rentals Contacting tenants with respect to outstanding rental fees Manage all personnel records – sick leave, employment letters, etc. Prepare roster and coordinate vacation leave for 20 Boutique staff Interview for the recruitment of Administrative or Boutique staff Supervise Receptionist and Data Staff Arrange all training sessions for the Companies Organize promotional events funded by the Companies Any other duties as may be assigned Sagicor Life Inc. (temporary)April 2003 – June 2004 Administrative Assistant Taking and transcribing of minutes of Executive and Management meetings Prepare wire transfers, travel arrangements and vacation schedules Monitor and record vacation, sick leave, study leave, etc. Prepare spreadsheet reports Assisting with the annual audit Any other duties as may be assigned Chefette Restaurants Limited Executive Personal Secretary April 1998 - March 2003 Prepare trademark correspondence, health and gun licenses Administrator to the Health insurance plan Taking and transcribing minutes of meetings Arrange Board meetings Monitor and prepare lease agreements for tenants Prepare documentation for all company vehicles, road tax, accident reports, etc. Any other duties as may be assigned Barbados Bar Association Office Manager September 1994 – April 1998 Group Administrator for the health plan Process premiums paid into the Bar on behalf of Attorneys Handle all Account procedure, payroll, NIS, Income Tax, Etc. Prepare VAT for submission Taking and transcribing of minutes for Executive and Council Meetings Assist with planning of all Bar functions Juris Law Chambers Legal Secretary February 1990 – September 1994 Prepare legal correspondence and documents and maintained the filing system Arrange appointments Collections of outstanding legal fees Process legal fees on behalf of the company Ministry of International Transport Air Traffic ControllerSeptember 1985 – February 1990 Perform Ground Control and Aerodrome Functions Prepare Statistics Assist pilots with flight plans Performing in the safe and expeditious flow of air travel EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 2019Certificate in Event Planning – UWI Open Campus 2016 – 2018Attended training Seminars on Mediation, dealing with difficult people. 2017Make up Application 2009Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity Fundamentals of Database Management Bookkeeping and Accounts Fundamentals of Management Principles of Economics Quantitative Managerial Decision Making 2006Nail Technology 2003Associate Certificate in Administrative Management (by the University of Cambridge through MJM Management) Management Accounting Business Communications Business Management Economics Information Technology Organizational Behaviour Business Law 1990Ministry of International Transport Aeronautical Information Systems Radio Theory Navigation Aerodrome and Ground Control Theory and Practical Meteorology Aircraft Theory Engines 1998Attended training seminars on The Art of Managing People, Managing Multiple Tasks and Projects, The Customer Service Seminar 1995Hairdressing Technician 1985Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic Typewriting (Intermediate) 1st class Typewriting (Advanced) 1st class Pitman’s script 70 wpm Secretarial studies (Intermediate) Commerce Business English 1983Foundation Secondary School English Literature English Language Typewriting Spanish Mathematics Hobbies and Interest Gardening, exercising, traveling, qualified make-up artist, Diploma in Cosmetology, Event Planning Professional Skills Microsoft Suite, QuickBooks and internet proficient. References: Margot Greene, Q.C.Leslie Haynes, Q.C.Sandra Walcott Attorney-at-LawAttorney-at-LawAccountant StratchclydeLaw officesSuite 100, One Financial Place St. MichaelSt. MichaelLower Collymore Rock Tel:-Tel:-St. Michael Tel:-